Fresno
Fresno records 1st murder of new year
FRESNO — Police on Wednesday released the name of a murder suspect and the roommate he allegedly beat to death in the city of Fresno’s first homicide case of 2011. Brandon Summerfield,
Pot owner found guilty of voluntary manslaughter
FRESNO – A Fresno County jury on Tuesday found a local pot grower guilty in the death of a man who was trying to steal marijuana from his yard. Police
Former music teacher guilty of sex charges
FRESNO – After deliberating for only one day, a Fresno Superior Court jury found a former high school teacher guilty Thursday of 13 felony charges that had to do with
Preliminary hearing begins for babysitter accused of killing toddler
FRESNO — Testimony began in the preliminary hearing to determine whether 20-year-old Megan Martzen should stand trial for the murder of a 17-month-old girl. Martzen, a resident of Reedley, has
Fresno officer wounds drive-by shooting suspect
FRESNO — On Tuesday night around 9 p.m., a Fresno police officer shot and wounded a suspect who was involved in a drive-by shooting earlier that night. The series of
Sex offense trial begins against former high school teacher
FRESNO — Monday marked the first day of trial in the case against former University High School teacher Jonathan Malcolm, who is accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with three
Tagging-related violence grows in Fresno
FRESNO – Groups of graffiti vandals around Fresno have become more dangerous, as evidenced by a tagging-related shooting earlier this week. On Tuesday night, 21-year-old Jairo Mendez was shot by
Fresno officer shoots carjacking suspect
FRESNO — A Fresno police officer shot a carjacking suspect just after midnight Wednesday near Fashion Fair Mall. Two Fresno police officers attempted to pull over a black Ford Focus
Medical marijuana dispensaries face possible ban in Fresno County
FRESNO – After listening to public testimony and staff recommendations during a meeting on Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors took steps to permanently ban medical marijuana collective dispensaries.
Fresno man sentenced for murder and arson
FRESNO – A judge sentenced a Fresno man to 46 years to life in prison for murdering a police informant on Monday.
